Public Safety Talent Acquisition Pro

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Light rail access

On-site fitness center

Career advancement programs

Diverse community

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Public Safety to manage recruiting, onboarding, and applicant support for police, fire, 911, courts, and detentions. You will maintain applicant records, draft postings, coordinate timelines, and liaise with HR to ensure compliant processing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, 3+ years in HR, and strong Excel/data-entry skills. Hybrid work environment and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business/public administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years in the human resources profession.
• Experience with MS Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Acts as main point of contact for all public safety applicants and communicates deadlines.
• Maintains communication between applicants and hiring managers in public safety depts.
• Coordinates onboarding activities for public safety candidates and tracks records.
• Writes and places employment advertisements and prepares job opportunity listings.
• Reviews and evaluates job applications and ensures compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Crisis communications

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday ATS System

MS Excel

Job description

City of Aurora is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Public Safety to manage recruiting, onboarding, and applicant support for police, fire, 911, courts, and detentions. You will maintain applicant records, draft postings, coordinate timelines, and liaise with HR to ensure compliant processing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, 3+ years in HR, and strong Excel/data-entry skills. Hybrid work environment and competitive compensation are offered.